Public hearing on Chicago Public Schools proposed budget amendment happening Thursday
At the center of the hearing is a proposed budget of $139 million that was amended by Chicago Public Schools. The proposed ...
Chicago Public Schools, City Hall funding feud continues as budget amendment public hearings wrap up
The battle is heating up between Chicago Public Schools and City Hall over making a pension payment or finalizing new ...
CPS school board members push for outside experts in budget showdown
Several Chicago school board members requested that outside experts opine on the school district’s budget woes at the first ...
Some CPS teachers claim REACH evaluation system disproportionately targets Black educators
Critics point to the evaluation system as cause for a decline in the number of Black teachers in Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago’s fight over school staff pensions: 4 big things you need to know
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration keeps pushing Chicago Public Schools to maintain payments to a pension fund for ...
Trinity Irish Dance Academy brings St. Patrick's Day performances to students, schools
The Trinity Irish Dance Academy is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by performing for students and staff at schools all weekend ...
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Chicago’s school board debates high-stakes budget amendment ahead of vote
The Chicago Board of Education is poised to vote on an amendment to the district’s 2024-25 budget that accounts for $139 ...
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City of Chicago Seeks 3% Price Cut from Vendors Amid Fiscal Challenges
Chicago's Chief Procurement Officer, Sharla Roberts, has asked vendors to reduce their prices by 3% amid financial ...
Trump takes aim at Chicago again — this time with a federal task force on antisemitism
Jason Lee, a senior adviser to Mayor Brandon Johnson, was not surprised at the DOJ initiative. He noted the new Federal Task ...
City clerk wants closer scrutiny of CTA, CPS, Chicago's other sister agencies
City Clerk Anna Valencia has joined forces with Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) on a resolution directing the Council’s Committee on Ethics and Government Operations to create a subcommittee charged with ...
Chicago Public Schools holding public hearing on budget amendment
Thursday morning will be your first chance to share your thoughts on how Chicago Public Schools should balance its budget.
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What Chicago Students Should Know About CPS Data Breach
A cyber attack by a Russian hacking group in February compromised private student data, and the district is advising those affected to change their passwords and remain vigilant in looking out for ...